by McCandless, Carine,
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Physical details: xv, 277 pages, 40 pages of unnumbered plates : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm. Subject(s): McCandless, Christopher Johnson, --1968-1992 --Family. | McCandless, Christopher Johnson, --1968-1992. | McCandless, Carine. | Adventure and adventurers --Alaska --Biography. | Brothers and sisters --United States --Biography. | Abused children --United States --Biography. | Dysfunctional families --United States --Biography. | Child abuse --United States.
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01. English Non Fiction
| Location | Call Number | Status | Date Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluefield High School | 921 MCC | Available |
The spellbinding story of Chris McCandless, who gave away his savings, hitchhiked to Alaska, walked into the wilderness alone, and starved to death in 1992, as told by his beloved and trusted sister.
"The ... story of Chris McCandless, who gave away his savings, hitchhiked to Alaska, walked into the wilderness alone, and starved to death in 1992, fascinated not just ... Jon Krakauer, but also the rest of the nation. Krakauer's book, Into the Wild, became an international bestseller ... and Sean Penn's ... film by the same name further skyrocketed Chris McCandless to global fame. But the real story of Chris's life and his journey has not yet been told--until now. The missing pieces are finally revealed in [this book], written by Carine McCandless, Chris's beloved and trusted sister. Featured in both the book and film, Carine has wrestled for more than twenty years with the legacy of her brother's journey to self-discovery, and now tells her own story while filling in the blanks of his"-- Provided by publisher.
Worth -- Strength -- Unconditional Love -- Truth.